Jalandhar, March 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Marking a significant stride in its global academic journey, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has secured an impressive presence in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Subject, reiterating its position as one of India’s leading multidisciplinary institutions.
With strengthened rankings across key domains and an expanded footprint in emerging subject areas, LPU’s performance reflects a growing academic ecosystem aligned with global benchmarks.
In the 2026 rankings, LPU has demonstrated consolidated progress across disciplines while maintaining strong national standings. In Life Sciences & Medicine, LPU is ranked 5th in India and 451-500 globally, strengthening its presence among leading institutions in the health and life sciences domain.
In Pharmacy and Pharmacology, LPU secured 6th place in India and 151-200 globally, outperforming All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. In Agriculture and Forestry, LPU holds 9th position in India and is ranked 351-400 globally, continuing its strong performance in this critical sector.
In Biological Sciences, LPU has achieved 10th position in India and 401-450 globally, surpassing institutions like IIT Guwahati and the University of Hyderabad. In the field of Natural Sciences, LPU is ranked 11th in India and 401-450 globally, outperforming institutions such as JNU and IIT Hyderabad.
The university has also maintained a strong presence in Social Sciences and Management, where it is ranked 12th in India and 401-450 globally, surpassing IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati. In Chemistry, LPU secured 13th position in India and 351-400 globally, outperforming institutions like IIT Indore and IISER Pune.
In Engineering and Technology, LPU is ranked 14th in India and 288 globally, surpassing institutions such as IIT BHU Varanasi and IIT Hyderabad. In Engineering Electrical and Electronic, LPU is ranked 17th in India and 401-450 globally, outperforming NIT Karnataka.
In Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing, LPU holds 17th position in India and is ranked 351-400 globally, surpassing institutions like IIT Indore and NIT Tiruchirappalli. In Mathematics, LPU secured 19th position in India and 451-500 globally, outperforming institutions such as NIT Rourkela and IIT Indore.
In Economics and Econometrics, LPU is ranked 19th in India and 551-700 globally. In Computer Science and Information Systems, LPU ranked 22nd in India and 451-500 globally, outperforming institutions like IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Hyderabad, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
In Physics and Astronomy, LPU is ranked 24th in India and 551-600 globally. In Business and Management Studies, LPU secured 28th position in India and 501-550 globally, outperforming institutions like IIT BHU Varanasi.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, “The consistent upward movement in QS rankings reflects the momentum LPU has built across academics, research, and global engagement.
This progress is set to accelerate further as we continue to strengthen our academic ecosystem and expand our global collaborations. At LPU, we remain committed to advancing research, fostering innovation, and building globally relevant capabilities that empower our students to contribute meaningfully to society, while steadily moving towards a stronger position among the world’s leading universities.”
The QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluate more than 50 disciplines across five broad faculty areas including Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences and Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Management.
The rankings are based on five critical indicators: Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Citations per Paper, H-index, and International Research Network, offering a comprehensive assessment of institutional excellence and global research impact.
The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds, offers a comprehensive look at how universities are performing worldwide.
With a strong national standing across disciplines, growing global recognition, and consistent academic progression, LPU continues to consolidate its position among India’s top universities while advancing its place on the global higher education map.
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